The Los Angeles Jazz Society presents the 2015 Jazz Tribute Awards Concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood honoring several of music’s greatest living treasurers.
Receiving the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award is renowned jazz trombonist George Bohanon, a Life Member of AFM Local 47. He has worked with hundreds of performers on albums and concert dates for over 50 years. Continue reading
Gig Junction Meet & Greet
with Hollywood Publicist Roz Wolf & Music Journalist Jonathan Widran
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
@ Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
RSVP by Noon day of event: rsvp@promusic47.org
The latest installment of our Gig Junction Referral Service Meet & Greet series will feature two special guest speakers: Roz Wolf, a professional Hollywood publicist and PR consultant, and Jonathan Widran, a veteran music journalist, will answer all of your questions on how to promote yourself as a professional musician. Continue reading
By now members will have received the “Time Is Now” Special Edition Overture announcing the upcoming mail-in referendum. (Missed it? Find it in the Members Section by logging in to your account at afm47.org or visit TimeIsNow47.org.)
Please plan to attend the Special Meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium. This important informational meeting will offer an opportunity to learn more about the referendum and to have any questions answered. Continue reading
Hollywood Piano Co. to donate 5% of each piano sold this weekend to AFM Local 47
An invitation from Glenn Treibitz, Hollywood Piano Owner and AFM Local 47 supporter:
“As a longtime supporter of the AFM Local 47, I’m always looking for ways in which we can help our cause as musicians. This weekend is our 24th annual Labor Day Parking Lot Piano Sale. Everyone who purchases a piano and mentions Local 47, we will to donate 5% of each sale to Local 47! Continue reading
14th Annual Musicians Foundation Fall Classic: GOLF FIESTA!
Sept. 21, 2015
Robinson’s Ranch Valley Course, Santa Clarita
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Life Member. Violin
(9/7/1922 – 6/2/2015)
A memorial gathering will be held for Arnold Belnick on Saturday, August 15, from 4:00-7:00 at the home of Blanche Belnick in Granada Hills.
Hor d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.
For RSVP information please call 323.993.3159.
Life Member. Clarinet
(11/17/1927 – 5/13/2015)
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, July 19
2-5 p.m.
Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
817 Vine St. Hollywood CA 90038
Robert Drasnin: An Appreciation – Veteran TV composer left musical legacy for the boomer generation – by Jon Burlingame
Working Californians announces a stellar lineup for this year’s NIGHT SHIFT Labor Day weekend concert with several of AFM Local 47’s finest!
On the bill:
Sheila E
Rickey Minor
Deacon John & Rockin Dopsie w/ the AFM Local 47 Band
& more!!
Learn more and reserve tickets at 323.592.3444 or workingcalifornians.org
If you are auditioning for a position as a musical performer at Disneyland in Anaheim, please see this important message from Orange County Musicians’ Association Local 7:
FROM: Orange County Musicians’ Association, Local 7, AFM
TO: Musicians auditioning for the Disneyland Band
DATE: April 9, 2015
SUBJECT: Disneyland Band Auditions
After 59 years of continuous service, the Disneyland Band was given an “end of run” notice on March 31, 2015 and was told that auditions for a new Disneyland Band would commence April 15; Local 7 was informed the same day. While this does present an opportunity for employment, musicians auditioning for this job need to be aware. Continue reading